How difficult will it be for me to get a waiver?

2018-07-31T00:33:51-04:00

I was discharged on May 21st, 2018. I had knee displacement issues that was causing pain and arthritis in my knee due to overtraining to prepare for RASP following my AIT. The accumulated over-training and stress of jumping caused me to be unable to walk without pain. I was not granted MEB and I received and Honorable discharge. On my DD-214 the doctor stated that I would heal, but that any re-entry to the military could result in greater injury. I joined because i was homeless, and i'm still experiencing that. I NEED to get back into the army, especially now that i know what resulted in my injury, and how to avoid it. What are the chances of getting the waver, and how fast can I get it?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 1:03 AM

2018-07-31T01:03:26-04:00

PVT Coleton Reser Please contact the VA regarding your homeless situation.

https://www.va.gov/homeless/

homeless

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 1:26 AM

2018-07-31T01:26:07-04:00

I hate to say it, but with a doctor stating that "any re-entry to the military could result in greater injury" on record, I seriously doubt that you would get a waiver. You will have to talk to a recruiter to get a better idea

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 1:29 AM

2018-07-31T01:29:30-04:00

Respectfully, despite your current situation, the medical folks believed that putting back in the military could result in greater injury. The military hasn’t stopped training hard, and it won’t. There’s a chance you’ll get reinsured, and more severely.

If you joined simply to break a streak of homelessness, I’d say you joined for the wrong reason. There are far easier ways to get a paycheck and off the streets than the military.

Best of luck.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 31 at 2018 12:36 PM

2018-07-31T12:36:31-04:00

Go to the VA Hospital seek support, they have a couple of programs you should qualify for that would train you while paying a decent stipend. In the end they also assist with job placement. God Speed.

Response by PV2 M B made Aug 1 at 2018 10:45 AM

2018-08-01T10:45:19-04:00

Reser,

You will most likely require a waiting period since you just got out so confirm that with your local recruiting station.

Aim small miss small.

Thanks for asking for a hand up I pray that you will stay motivated and keep moving forward.

The VA offers several programs for documented homelessness. HUDVASH is on of them and its a great program.

I would also recommend setting up a good community around you.

Get to the VA hospital and register for benefits. I also usually recommend the DAV as a helpful service organization since they dont typically sit around drinking and telling tall tales.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jan 25 at 2021 7:20 AM

2021-01-25T07:20:22-05:00

Reach out to the Red Cross Hero care network
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